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A couple of weeks back, I was all set to post a blog with my picks for the Xfinity Series Playoffs (the final playoffs under that particular title sponsor). Instead of typing up my picks, I ended up having to try and fix a glitch on my laptop. So, one frustrating day (well, one frustrating day due to the computer issues, anyways) and a new laptop later, and here we are – back with another prediction blog.
Luckily, this is an off-week and last week’s race, at Bristol, was won by a non-playoff driver, Aric Almirola. I can’t remember how my original picks played out so I have come up with new ones. As always, if these come up right, you’ll never heard the end of it. If I’m completely wrong, we’ll never speak of this again.
Eliminated After the Round of 12
- Nicholas Sanchez
- Jesse Love
- Harrison Burton
- Sammy Smith
Eliminated After the Round of 8
- Austin Hill
- Sam Mayer
- Carson Kvapil
- Taylor Gray
Final Four
- Sheldon Creed
- Brandon Jones
- Justin Allgaier
- Connor Zilisch
2025 Xfinity Series Champion: Connor Zilisch
Notes: Much like the Craftsman Truck Series with Corey Heim, this was an easy pick for the championship. I wish I could put Austin Hill into the Final Four, but I think NASCAR’s tendency to screw over RCR is going to catch up with him. I will say I think his grit and determination will get him through the first round but no further. The toughest part for me was deciding who was going to be eliminated after the first round. (I flipped Mayer, Kvapil, Smith and Burton around.) Creed and Jones might be long shots for the Final Four but I’m not sure who you could argue would eliminate them. For once, I didn’t go completely gut instinct and actually checked in on the point situation.
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